314164 v.1 Exercise and Sports Science Major
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This major prepares graduates to undertake a range of roles that are integral to maintaining a healthy community. Exercise and Sports Science graduates will undertake roles related to sport and exercise programs for all age groups.
Major/Stream Organisation
Major/Stream Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. select appropriate approaches to facilitate participation and performance in exercise and sport for individuals, teams, and communities
2. think critically and creatively to generate appropriate strategies and interventions promoting physical activity and improved performance in partnership with stakeholders
3. apply an evidence-based approach to selection and implementation of strategies to promote and enhance physical activity and performance
4. communicate in ways that promote shared understanding in a range of physical activity contexts; communicate effectively with clients in a way that enhances their participation in choice and decision-making
5. incorporate appropriate technologies in planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of interventions designed to promote physical activity and enhance performance
6. evaluate personal and professional knowledge, skills, attitudes and values and the impact of these on the provision of services
7. select and apply culturally appropriate approaches to promote physical activity within international contexts
8. apply ethical frameworks that respect individual human rights and cultural diversity within the context of physical activity and sport
9. promote effective ethical interprofessional practice with all stakeholders working to enhance physical activity and elite performance
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 314174 | v.1 | Biomechanics 251 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314175 | v.1 | Motor Control and Learning 251 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314176 | v.1 | Effective Communication 200 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 314178 | v.1 | Exercise Physiology 252 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314179 | v.1 | Exercise and Sports Psychology 252 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314177 | v.2 | Ethics, Professional Practice and Quality Management 200 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 314180 | v.1 | Professional Practice 351 | 12.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314182 | v.1 | Advanced Exercise Physiology 351 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314183 | v.1 | Advanced Exercise and Sports Psychology 351 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314846 | v.1 | Strength and Conditioning Across the Lifespan 351 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 314184 | v.1 | Advanced Biomechanics 352 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314185 | v.1 | Advanced Skill Acquisition 352 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 315009 | v.1 | Exercise and Sports Nutrition 352 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 315008 | v.1 | Clinical Exercise and Sports Injury 352 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
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